Class
Article
College
College of Science
Department
Biology Department
Faculty Mentor
Robert Schaeffer
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Recent studies highlight the versatile role of Peribacillus simplex in sustainable agriculture. This bacterium has been shown to alleviate saline and alkaline stress in maize, promoting plant growth and improving crop yield under challenging conditions and enhance agricultural sustainability by supporting soil health and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. Its role in fixing nitrogen and improving plant health makes it an essential player in eco- friendly farming practices.. Other species of Peribacillus have been shown to fix nitrogen, suggesting that our sample bacteria may also have these same capabilities.
• Our goal in this research is to determine whether or our sample bacteria, a species of Peribacillus, exhibits nitrogen fixation capability when cultured in nitrogen-free media.
• We hypothesize our bacteria, a species of Peribacillus, can fix atmospheric nitrogen and support growth in nitrogen-free media.
• If our hypothesis is correct then our bacteria may have potential as a biofertilizer for enhancing soil fertility and promoting plant growth.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2025 1:30 PM
End Date
4-9-2025 2:20 PM
Included in
Implications of Positive Nitrogen Fixation Capabilities of Peribacillus
Logan, UT
Recent studies highlight the versatile role of Peribacillus simplex in sustainable agriculture. This bacterium has been shown to alleviate saline and alkaline stress in maize, promoting plant growth and improving crop yield under challenging conditions and enhance agricultural sustainability by supporting soil health and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. Its role in fixing nitrogen and improving plant health makes it an essential player in eco- friendly farming practices.. Other species of Peribacillus have been shown to fix nitrogen, suggesting that our sample bacteria may also have these same capabilities.
• Our goal in this research is to determine whether or our sample bacteria, a species of Peribacillus, exhibits nitrogen fixation capability when cultured in nitrogen-free media.
• We hypothesize our bacteria, a species of Peribacillus, can fix atmospheric nitrogen and support growth in nitrogen-free media.
• If our hypothesis is correct then our bacteria may have potential as a biofertilizer for enhancing soil fertility and promoting plant growth.